There are 5 ways to get from Galway to Limerick Junction by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Henry Streetbus 251
- Take the train from Limerick to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
2h 50m€17–24Train
cheapest- Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain Ic
3h 8m€15–21Drive 135.4 km
- Drive from Galway to Limerick Junctioncar 135.4 km
1h 35m€23–33Bus via Limerick
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Henry Streetbus 251
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Limerick Junctionbus 55
3h 13m€19–34Bus
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Limerick Colbert Stationbus 51
3h 26m€22–30
Galway to Limerick Junction by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galway to Limerick Junction is to train which costs €15 - €22 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Limerick Junction is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway station to Limerick Junction. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Station and arriving at Limerick Junction via Limerick Colbert Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Limerick Junction. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Limerick Junction via Limerick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between Galway and Limerick Junction is 133 km. The road distance is 135.4 km.
The best way to get from Galway to Limerick Junction without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 50m and costs €16 - €24.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Galway to Limerick Junction, including transfers.
Galway to Limerick Junction bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Station.
Galway to Limerick Junction train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to Limerick Junction is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs €15 - €22. Alternatively, you can bus via Limerick, which costs €18 - €35 and takes 3h 13m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Limerick Junction, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Galway to Limerick 4 times a day. Tickets cost €11–16 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Coach Station to Limerick Junction via Henry Street and Limerick Colbert Station in around 3h 13m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Limerick to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Galway to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Galway Coach Station to Henry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Limerick Colbert Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Galway to Limerick Junction bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Henry Street station.
Galway to Limerick Junction train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Limerick Junction is 135 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Galway to Limerick Junction.
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